18/09/2020
Everything You Need to Know About Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). * I will be Educating all onFacts about STDs. *The term s*xually transmitted disease (STD) is used to refer to a condition passed from one person to another through s*xual contact. You can contract an STD by having unprotected va**nal, a**l, or oral s*x with someone who has the STD.
An STD may also be called a s*xually transmitted infection (STI) or venereal disease (VD).
That doesn’t mean s*x is the only way STDs are transmitted. Depending on the specific STD, infections may also be transmitted through sharing needles and breastfeeding.
Symptoms of STDs in men
It’s possible to contract an STD without developing symptoms. But some STDs cause obvious symptoms. In men, common symptoms include:
• pain or discomfort during s*x or urination
• sores, bumps, or rashes on or around the p***s, testicles, a**s, buttocks, thighs, or mouth
• unusual discharge or bleeding from the p***s
• painful or swollen testicles
Specific symptoms can vary, depending on the STD. *Symptoms of STDs in women
In many cases, STDs don’t cause noticeable symptoms. When they do, common STD symptoms in women include:
• pain or discomfort during s*x or urination
• sores, bumps, or rashes on or around the va**na, a**s, buttocks, thighs, or mouth
• unusual discharge or bleeding from the va**na
• itchiness in or around the va**na
The specific symptoms can vary from one STD to another. *Types of STDs
Many different types of infections can be transmitted s*xually. The most common STDs are described below.
Chlamydia
A certain type of bacteria causes chlamydia. It’s the most commonly reported STD. *Many people with chlamydia have no noticeable symptoms. When symptoms do develop, they often include:
• pain or discomfort during s*x or urination
• green or yellow discharge from the p***s or va**na
• pain in the lower abdomen
If left untreated, chlamydia can lead to:Infertil
